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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.47, 24,409.11 and 4,585.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.47, 24,409.11 and 4,585.25 is: 6,877.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.47 : 24,409.11 = 4,585.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.47/24,409.11 = 4,585.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.47x = 24,409.11 × 4,585.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.47x = 111,921,871.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,921,871.63/16,272.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.99

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